Chapter 371 - 171: Eliminating the Enemy

A Disciple from the Seventh Peak gritted his teeth.

"That bastard Gu Tianya swore he would make you pay with your blood during this Demon Suppression Trial, to get revenge for that day."

Another person added:

"He didn’t reveal his exact plan, but when he said it, he looked absolutely certain, completely sure of himself."

Liang Cheng’s expression remained calm.

"Understood."

His gaze fell in the direction Gu Tianya had fled.

That was toward the depths of the valley.

"Find a place to treat your injuries properly. You don’t need to follow me."

With that, his figure flickered and vanished.

...

「One hundred miles away.」

In a hidden cave.

Gu Tianya sat cross-legged, regulating his breathing. His aura was in chaos, and his face was ashen.

"Damn it... Damn it!!!"

He gritted his teeth and slammed a fist against the stone wall.

The Fire Ganoderma!

He had schemed for three days for that thing, only to sacrifice two of his junior brothers in the end!

’It’s not my fault. That Fierce Beast was just too strong!’

He took a deep breath, suppressed the rage in his heart, and began to circulate his Cultivation Technique to heal his injuries.

The losses were heavy, but as long as he was alive, there was still a chance.

’I still have a trump card.’

He touched the Jade Slip in his robes, a cold sneer tugging at the corner of his mouth.

’The Demon Suppression Trial has only just begun. I’ll just wait and see.’

Just then, his expression suddenly changed!

Outside the cave, a figure was slowly approaching.

Its pace was unhurried.

Liang Cheng!

Gu Tianya’s pupils shrank.

With almost no hesitation, he secretly crushed the Jade Slip in his robes. The moment the Jade Slip shattered, an invisible ripple silently dissipated into the void.

He took a deep breath, stood up, and forced a smile.

"Junior Brother Liang, what a coincidence."

Liang Cheng walked into the cave, his gaze calm as he looked at him.

"It’s no coincidence. I came here specifically for you."

Gu Tianya’s smile froze.

"Junior Brother Liang, you must be joking. I was just healing. If I offended you in any way before..."

Liang Cheng cut him off directly.

"I heard you want to kill me?"

Gu Tianya’s expression faltered.

"Absolutely not! Junior Brother Liang, don’t listen to such slander!"

Liang Cheng said nothing, instead reaching into his robes and taking something out.

The Fire Ganoderma.

It was fiery red all over, its medicinal fragrance rich and dense.

Gu Tianya’s pupils shrank.

"That’s what your two junior brothers said."

Gu Tianya’s expression turned grim.

The Fire Ganoderma!

’He was the one who got it!’

’I schemed for three days, even using my junior brothers as bait, and in the end, this brat reaped all the benefits!’

New hatred and old grudges surged into his heart.

But he still suppressed his fury and forced a smile.

"Junior Brother Liang, there must be some misunderstanding. Those two junior brothers of mine have always been dissatisfied with me. They must be trying to sow discord..."

Before his voice had faded, he suddenly raised his hand!

A streak of black light shot out from his sleeve!

Without even looking at the result, Gu Tianya retreated to flee.

’I’m no match for Liang Cheng. I have to stall for time.’

Liang Cheng tilted his body slightly, dodging the attack.

The next moment, Gu Tianya’s expression changed drastically!

’How is he so fast?!’

A fist had already appeared before him.

BOOM!!!

The Fist Intent erupted!

Gu Tianya was sent flying backward, smashing violently into the depths of the cave!

PTHOO!!!

A mouthful of blood sprayed from his lips. His chest was caved in, countless ribs shattered.

Liang Cheng retracted his fist and slowly walked forward.

Gu Tianya struggled to get up but found he couldn’t move at all.

That one punch had crippled him!

’Liang Cheng is even stronger than before!’

’What a monster!’

"You can’t kill me!"

He stared at Liang Cheng, his eyes filled with terror.

"The Sect rules forbid disciples from killing each other! If you kill me, you won’t live either! The Sect will not let you go!"

Liang Cheng crouched down in front of him, his gaze placid.

"You’re right. I won’t kill you."

Gu Tianya had just breathed a sigh of relief when he heard Liang Cheng continue, "But if you’re heavily injured and run into a Fierce Beast... that has nothing to do with me."

Gu Tianya’s face instantly turned deathly pale.

’This madman!’

He wanted to struggle, but he couldn’t even move a finger.

Liang Cheng stood, hoisted him up, and walked toward the cave entrance. Despair filled Gu Tianya’s eyes.

Just then—

A laugh echoed from outside the cave.

"Gu Tianya, how did you end up in such a sorry state?"

Gu Tianya’s eyes suddenly lit up!

Outside the cave, three figures strode in.

The man in the lead was burly, his face bearing a slight resemblance to Gu Tianya’s. He was dressed in the attire of the True Martial Sect.

It was Gu Tianya’s cousin, Gu Changkong!

Following behind him were two men, both True Inheritors of the True Martial Sect. Their auras were all at Core Formation Late Stage or above.

Gu Tianya was overjoyed!

"Brother Changkong! Save me! Kill Liang Cheng!"

Gu Changkong glanced at Gu Tianya on the ground, then turned his gaze to Liang Cheng blocking the cave entrance, raising an eyebrow.

"Liang Cheng of the Penglai Sect’s First Peak?"

There was a mocking amusement in his tone.

"I’ve heard so much about you. But you’ve beaten my cousin into this state. You’ll have to give me an explanation, won’t you?"

Liang Cheng looked at him, his expression calm.

"What kind of explanation do you want?"

Gu Changkong grinned.

"Simple. Cut off one of your arms!"

The two men behind him took a step forward in unison, their auras locking onto Liang Cheng.

Liang Cheng smiled.

"So that’s how it is."

He looked at Gu Tianya inside the cave.

"This is your trump card?"

Gu Tianya’s face was livid, but he didn’t answer.

Liang Cheng nodded.

"Colluding with another Sect to ambush a fellow disciple."

"Gu Tianya, you’ve got some nerve."

Gu Changkong waved his hand impatiently.

"Enough nonsense. Do it!"

The moment his voice fell, the two True Martial Sect True Inheritors behind him attacked simultaneously!

BOOM!!!

Two streams of Martial Dao True Intent erupted, soaring into the sky!

The man on the left unleashed a sharp Blade Intent. It was as if an invisible blade had materialized in the void, aimed directly at Liang Cheng!

The man on the right’s Fist Intent was like a mountain. A faint phantom of a great mountain appeared behind him, suppressing everything in all directions!

The two joined forces, their True Intents intertwining, instantly causing the air within a hundred-zhang radius to freeze solid!

Gu Changkong stood with his hands behind his back and sneered.

The two men he had brought were top figures among the True Martial Sect’s True Inheritors. Against their combined might, no matter how strong Liang Cheng was, he was still just one person!